Triumph BONNEVILLE AMERICA: history, specs, pictures



The Triumph BONNEVILLE AMERICA was a Air-cooled, four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder Cruiser motorcycle produced by Triumph in 2008. Max torque was 50.89 ft/lbs (69.0 Nm) @ 3500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 61.96 HP (46.2 KW) @ 6800 RPM.

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Triumph BONNEVILLE AMERICA
Manufacturer
Production 2008
Class Cruiser
Engine
Air-cooled, four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 85.9mm x 85.9mm
Compression ratio 9.2:1
Horsepower 61.96 HP (46.2 KW) @ 6800RPM
Torque 50.89 ft/lbs (69.0 Nm) @ 3500RPM
Fuel System Electronic Injection
Transmission Gear box: 5-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: 41 mm forks
Rear: Chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload
Brakes Front: Single 310 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear: Single 255 mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tire 110/90 R18
Rear Tire 170/80 R15
Wheelbase 65.2 inches (1656 mm)
Length 95.2 inches (2418 mm)
Width 37.8 inches (960 mm)
Seat Height 28.31 inches (719 mm)
Weight 225.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual

EngineEdit

A 85.9mm bore x 85.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 865.0 cubic centimeters.

DriveEdit

The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

ChassisEdit

It came with a 110/90 R18 front tire and a 170/80 R15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 310 mm disc 2 piston caliper in the front and a Single 255 mm disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 41 mm forks while the rear was equipped with a Chrome spring twin shocks with adjustable preload. The wheelbase was 65.2 inches (1656 mm) long.

2008 Triumph BONNEVILLE AMERICAEdit

   

The Bonneville America was introduced in 2003, the America is a cruiser version of the Bonneville retro standard. It gets pullback handlebars, a teardrop gas tank, raked-out front end and a low seat. This bike has a bigger displacement than before as it is now 865 cc and now features appearance enhancing and functional reverse cone mufflers.